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Adobe ‘Good Bones’ Lets You Change Vector Shapes Easily By Adding A Skeleton Structure

Posted By fershid 1984 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When you create artwork in Adobe Illustrator, the underlying geometry of the vector graphics can be quite complex. If you need to change the appearance of your vector figure, you’ll need to edit each anchor point individually, which can be quite a task. For example, if you want to open the mouth of a vector dinosaur that you’ve created, you’ll need to tweak each anchor point along the head to get the desired result.

Well, Adobe is working on a brilliant new tool called ‘Good Bones’ that enables intuitive and shape-aware editing of complex vector graphics. It uses Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence to analyze the shape of a graphic and automatically adds segment handles and ‘bones’ to connect them to a skeleton-like structure. You can then move the handles around and the AI modifies a

Even Companies With Long Names Can Have Good Logos, Here Are 25 Excellent Examples

Posted By fershid 2018 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When it comes to logo design, a long company name can be quite a challenge. You want to create a logo that’s clean and memorable, but lengthy lines of text can look cluttered and uninspiring.

Professional designers use different techniques to solve the visual challenges of a long brand name. These include:

1. Splitting the name into two or three lines
2. Using different colors for different words
3. Using a condensed typeface
4. Placing the logo symbol between the words

Some companies also use two versions of the same logo – a horizontal logo for wide landscape spaces, and a vertical logo for narrow portrait spaces.

We’ve compiled a list of 25 well-known examples that prove even companies with long names can have good logos. Check them out here.

This Brilliant New Tool Is Like Google Search For Colors

Posted By fershid 2065 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Swedish digital studio Future Memories has launched a brilliant new tool called Picular that lets you search for colors by keyword and displays a range of colors based on the top 20 Google Image search results for that keyword.

For example, if you search for ‘ocean’, Picular analyzes the top 20 Google Images for ‘ocean’ and displays the most prominent color in each image and its hex-code. You can copy the hex-code with one click and even preview the original image.

Think of Picular as a search engine for colors, a priceless tool for any designer.

Designer Creates Clever Negative Space Logos That Visualize The Name Of The Company

Posted By fershid 1962 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Lithuania-based graphic designer Leo has come up with a series of clever logos that combine the name or initials of the company into one unique symbol using negative space. The logo in each case visually represents the name of the company.

For example, the logo for Secret Chat is a pair of lips with a padlock in the negative space between the lips. The logo for Wine Rocket is a space shuttle with a wine bottle in the negative space of the shuttle. Leo used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create the logos. Check them out here.

28 Epic Memes For Graphic Designers

Posted By fershid 1901 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Are you in the middle of a tough project with a stiff deadline? Is your boss or client being a d*ck? Are you tired of creating “Buy Two, Get One Free” flyers and banners? If yes, then indulge in some meme-therapy and brighten up your day.

Scientific research has proven that memes help reduce work-related stress by stimulating the release of endorphins that trigger a sense of well-being within your body. In a study of over 3,600 working people, neuroscientists found that daily exposure to memes reduced chances of work-related burnout by 57%.

31 Beautiful Gradient Logos For Design Inspiration

Posted By fershid 1836 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - When Apple launched iOS 7 in 2014, it not only changed the face of UI design, but also branding, graphic and logo design. Skeuomorphic interfaces and glossy app icons were out. Flat design, vibrant colors and gradients were in. In 2016, when Instagram came up with a bright new look and multicolored logo, a vast majority of its users hated the vivid gradients and demanded the company switch back to the vintage camera icon.

Fact is, today bright, bold gradients are one of the hottest design trends in graphic and logo design. We’re seeing more and more brands, specially start ups, incorporating gradients in their logos and app icons. When implemented correctly, gradients can make your logo look modern, contemporary, and impactful. Factors that should be considered before you opt for a ...

How To Copy Colors From An Image And Apply Them On Another Image In Photoshop

Posted By fershid 1877 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect has come up with a brilliant tutorial that shows you how to extract colors from an image, and replicate them on any other image.

Learn how to generate a color palette from an image, and apply that palette to another image using curves and gradient maps. Unmesh shares some useful tips and techniques to effectively match the color, tone, and ‘mood’ of your images. Watch here.

This Hidden Tool In Photoshop Lets You Remove Backgrounds With Ease

Posted By fershid 2032 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Did you know that there is an actual tool in Photoshop that allows you to erase backgrounds from your photos? We’re not talking about any selections or masks, we’re talking about the Background Eraser Tool located under the Eraser Tool in the Photoshop Toolbar. You’ll be surprised to see how powerful, customizable, and easy-to-use this tool can be.

In this brilliant tutorial, Photoshop instructor Unmesh Dinda from PiXimperfect shows you how to easily cut out hair or complex edges using the Background Eraser Tool, with the best settings for every situation. Unmesh also shows you how to make this tool completely non-destructive, so you can get back parts of the image that you’ve accidentally erased. Watch here.

Veteran Artist Brilliantly Explains The Use Of Color In Movie Poster Designs

Posted By fershid 1865 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - James Verdesoto is an artist and creative director who has designed iconic posters for movies such as Pulp Fiction, Ocean’s Eleven, Training Day, Girl, Interrupted, and more.

In this video for Vanity Fair, Verdesoto explains the role of color psychology and trends in movie poster design. He discusses the use of certain colors and palettes in specific genres, with relevant examples and references. Watch here.

32 Beautiful Color Palettes With Their Corresponding Gradient Palettes

Posted By fershid 1822 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Looking for color palettes for your graphic, web, or UI design? Mr.Pugo is a handy resource that shares beautiful color palettes (with hex codes) and also their corresponding gradient palettes. We’ve shortlisted some of the best ones in terms of aesthetic appeal, usability, and current design trends. Check them out here.

Shit Clients Say – 13 Most Unforgettable Quotes

Posted By fershid 1921 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - How many times have you had a client send a list of “final” changes AFTER they’ve approved the design? What about when they ask you to find an image from Google, or copy someone else’s logo, or when they tell you to deliver designs by Monday after briefing on Friday?

We all come across unreasonable client demands on a daily basis, but the folks at BeeWits have a dedicated ‘Shit Clients Say’ board – a hall/wall of fame filled with the funniest client feedback they’ve received over the years (image shared at the bottom). They’ve created a series of posters out of the most hilarious ones, check them out below.

Incredible Video Shows Artificial Intelligence Creating A Website Just By Looking At The Wireframe

Posted By fershid 2025 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Artificial Intelligence is now being used to create front-end designs from wireframe to HTML code. TeleportHQ, a platform of open-source tools for UI professionals, has released a video demonstrating real-time code generation using TensorFlow machine learning and computer vision image recognition. Titled #ThinkToCode, the ecosystem has sparked excitement and conversation among designers and developers about the future of AI web development. Watch it here.

41 Beautiful Color Palettes For Your Next Design Project

Posted By fershid 1864 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Looking for color palettes for your graphic, web, or UI design? Colours.cafe is a handy Instagram account that shares a beautiful new palette everyday, with hex codes of each color. They also hold design challenges in which users have to use a specific palette to create illustrations and calligraphy. The best works are then featured on their page.

We’ve shortlisted some of the best color palettes on the Colours.cafe page in terms of aesthetic appeal, usability, and current design trends. Check them out here.

Designer Uses Beautiful Gradients And Abstract Shapes To Describe Meanings Of Words

Posted By fershid 1982 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - UK-based graphic designer Evgeniya Righini-Brand has come up with a fascinating project titled “Gradient Studies” in which she uses vibrant gradients and abstract shapes to visually describe the meanings of various words. For example, the visual for the word “flow” is an abstract liquid shape with multiple gradient meshes in blue and white. The visual for the word “energy” is a series of flame-like shapes in red, yellow, and orange gradients.

The challenge was to create artwork purely in Adobe Illustrator using gradient and color tools. Each image took between 30 minutes and 1 hour, from concept to export.

Evgeniya drew inspiration from organic and celestial themes. Her passion for geometry and minimalism is reflected in her designs. The images can also serve as gradient inspiration

10 online tools that will help you create a great logo for your brand

Posted By supermonitoring 1817 days ago on Design

https://www.supermonitoring.com - While you might have come across several options for brand logo designing tools across the Internet, we’ve tailor-made a list of the best ones online.

Designer Creates Beautiful Team Badges During The World Cup

Posted By fershid 2088 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Venezuela-based illustrator and graphic designer Moises Fernandez designed some beautiful team badges for his Instagram page during the World Cup.

Created with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, the crests feature beautiful illustrations and artwork, with national symbols and relevant colors for each team. Check them out here.

This Brilliant Free Tool Resizes Any Image To Over 50 Web And Social Media Sizes

Posted By fershid 1918 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - The team at video editing app Promo has come up with a useful online tool that resizes any image to over 50 web and social media sizes with the click of a button. Simply upload your image or enter its url, and the app gives you a preview of what your image will look like across different formats like profile photos, cover photos, stories, newsfeed images, ads, email headers, etc. You can adjust and reposition any of the resized images, and download them all.

The platforms currently supported are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Email, Blog, and Google Display Network.

20 Memes That Designers And Agencies Will Relate To

Posted By fershid 2020 days ago on Design

https://digitalsynopsis.com - Are you in the middle of a tough project with a stiff deadline? Is your client or boss being a prick? Are you tired of creating “Buy One, Get One” ads and banners? If yes, then indulge in some meme-therapy and brighten up your day.

Memes have been scientifically proven to help reduce work stress by stimulating the release of endorphins that trigger a sense of well-being within the body. In a study of over 2,400 working people, scientists found that daily exposure to memes reduced chances of work-related burnout by 50%.

Most importantly, everything you have read above is horse shit. Enjoy this meme collection before your boss comes back from lunch.